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Sustainability at Dalbello!

Optimum quality, the finest craftsmanship and outstanding design “proudly made in Italy” have been the hallmarks of the Italian brand Dalbello since it was founded back in 1974 in Asolo. What began as a small family-owned company is now a state-of-the-art industrial enterprise producing up to 2,000 pairs of ski boots daily. With production of this magnitude, we are keenly aware of our responsibilities with regard to the conservation of resources and sustainability. We continually develop new methods and processes to make the company even more eco-friendly and to promote and improve sustainability.

Repair 3D project

Since the start of 2019 Dalbello has therefore been part of the Repair 3D project which is being funded by the EU. The project is dedicated to research into new methods for recycling and repurposing plastic waste for producing new ski boots using 3D printing processes. The recycled material comes from various sources, ranging from aerospace companies to the automotive industry. Ski boots manufactured as part of this project contain up to 70% recycled materials. The aim of the project is to encourage innovative, resource-friendly methods for manufacturing ski boots that can be integrated into our production processes.

Production in Asolo

Dalbello is the only major ski boot manufacturer that produces every one of its boots at its own, Asolo, Italy factory. Only the inner boots/liners are produced in Dalbello’s cut and sew facility in Bulgaria where they are then shipped to Asolo for final inspection and assembly. Having production located in Italy means that we can control working conditions directly. At the same time, production in Asolo contributes to regional value creation and the advancements of the EU economic region.

Raw Materials

50 percent of the raw materials used for manufacturing the ski boots come from the district of Montebelluna and 100 percent from Europe, which means that transport routes can be kept short and pollutant emissions kept to a minimum. To continue to conserve resources and avoid waste, we use as much residual and surplus material from production as possible for manufacturing new ski boots.

This applies in particular to the plastic shell and cuff materials, all of which can generally be reused. 20 percent of a new ski boot now consists typically of this residual material. A growing number of models are featuring more and more renewable resources, such as nylon for the outer shell of the boot. We have been exploring new and innovative materials since 2011 in close collaboration with the University of Bologna. Research covers a wide variety of areas, ranging from thermoforming for the outer shell and liner to composite materials and thermal insulation. To promote clean production, the use of pollutants has been reduced to a minimum and almost completely eliminated from production.

Products of the highest quality

The manufacture of durable high-quality products using new technologies, innovative materials and unique Italian design is a cornerstone of our drive for sustainability. In line with our commitment to quality, we continually improve the comfort, functionality, performance and handling of our ski boots with the aim of giving their wearers years of fun and enjoyment. It is no surprise that athletes in all areas of skiing - from racing, freeskiing, freeriding to alpine - trust Dalbello products.

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